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Channel Nikachu: Simic Merfolk Top 8s Modern Challenge! Pt. 3/3

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Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
We are locked for Top 8 but finally face our nemesis: Dredge. Creeping Chill makes it impossible to race because they will start the game at a high life total and we will start at a dangerously low life t... Read More...

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Like everyone, I find myself with more time to myself than expected as of late. I've taken this opportunity to catch up on several projects that I've been putting off. Stuck at home, I've been focusin... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Simic Merfolk Top 8s Modern Challenge! Pt. 2/3

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April 12, 2020
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
We continue the adventure of Simic Merfolk in the Modern Challenge! Simic Merfolk's proactive plan cracks through decks like Eldrazi Tron. Islandwalk and counterspells are also key to beating the new Snow Control decks popping up like Bant and Sultai Snow ... Read More...

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Order your Commander 2020 decks here! Ruthless Regiment Commander1 x Jirina Kudro - Foil Creatures (32)1 x Bounty Agent1 x Cavalry Pegasus1 x General's Enforcer1 x Humble Defector1 x Knight of the ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Simic Merfolk Top 8s Modern Challenge! Pt. 1/3

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April 9, 2020
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
Simic Merfolk makes the top 8 of the Modern Challenge proving that even in as hostile of times of Eldrazi Tron, Amulet Titan, and Urza decks, Merfolk is still adaptable enough to compete in Modern at a competitive level. Watch Nikachu's Journey all the way t... Read More...

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April 8, 2020
Commander ad Populum
Welcome to another very special episode of Commander ad Populum. Commander for the people, by the people, for the people. This week's Community section looks at Young Dragon Highlander, an extension ... Read More...

MTG Jeff: I NEED A HERO!!! of Nyxborn | Boros Pump in THB Standard

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April 5, 2020
Decklists, Fusion Gaming, MTG Arena, MTG Jeff, Standard
Is Hero of Nyxborn a better in Boros Pump than Feather? Maybe, we have both in this deck either way :). I've seen quite a bit of success with this one. I hope you try it out! Thanks! Creatures3 x Faeri... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Merfolk Control Featuring Chalice of the Void

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April 4, 2020
Channel Nikachu, Decklists
Today we run back the interactive controlling version of Merfolk running 22 lands but 8 creature lands. Chalice of the Void is a powerful card that doesn't affect the Merfolk deck. This is for the slow and patient Merfolk player that wants to control the... Read More...

MTG Jeff: WEELLY WHITE WEENIES – Mono-White Aggro Deck in THB Standard

MTG JEFF
April 3, 2020
Decklists, Fusion Gaming, MTG Arena, MTG Jeff, Standard
Taranika, Akroan Veteran is one of those cards I've been trying to make work since Theros Beyond Death released. I finally just threw her into a typical Mono-White Aggro deck and was pleasantly surprised. I thi... Read More...
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